I do not own a honda anymore, but i just recently got a tacoma. I know this is honda-tech, but i think its a great forum. I am planning on running this setup (BTW: It is an extended cab, and i plan on getting Rockford/Mb Quart stuff because i can get it for really cheap ):
Front: Mb Quart PSC 216 Components in the front doors powered by a Rockford fosgate RFXC2 under the front seat.
Rear: Mb Quart RKC 116 coaxial speakers and either 1 12" Mb Quart PWE 302/304 powered by a Rockford RFXC6 or 2 PWE 302/304's powered by a Rockford Power 1015S.

If you have any suggestions for different amp/speaker combinations please let me know. Also i have no idea on which head unit to buy so i am open to any suggestions for them as well.

 

I have found a few decks that seem to be what i am looking for. The Clarion DXZ835MP, the Eclipse CD5423 and the Alpine CDA7995. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

go with a JL Audio stealthbox for the woofer. I think it comes with a 10W3 and it freakin hammers!

As far as cd players, The Alpine's are great, but they're new stuff is getting kind of cheesy. I've heard good things about Eclipse, and as for Clarion, I used to work at a shop that sold Clarion as their main line for 5 years and it was the best. We carried Eclipse for about 1 year, and had trouble with they're warranty. I'd go Clarion.

 

Yeah, i had gone into one shop here in scottsdale and the guy told me Clarion was one of the better decks out there. I told him i was just looking for one that sounds great. As far as the JL box goes, i have seen that, but i can get rockford/mbquart stuff at a realllllyy good price and i was wondering what would work best...

 

if MP3 is not important to you, DEFINITELY go for the Eclipse 8443 - best head for the money IMO - by far.

I'd save your cash on rear speakers and get at least the Q series for MB's - I don't care for any of their lesser lines.

 

So are you saying that the rears dont matter? Is the difference in price for the Q's really worth it?

 

What about the Eclipse 5433 or possibly the 5423? Do they sound good too? I think that i may just go with the Alpine CDA 9813 though...


Modified by paste at 6:45 PM 12/25/2003

 

i can provide u with eclipse hu's. hit me up with a pm if ur interested